Victorian hospital admissions for severe liver disease surge over 163 percent
Hospital admissions for severe alcohol-related liver disease in Victoria surged, with cases increasing over 163 percent during the pandemic. A study by the Burnet Institute highlighted that younger patients and women now account for a significant portion of these admissions, prompting health experts to call for more research to address the alarming trend.
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Published 11 Nov 2026, 18:00 UTC · Updated 11 Nov 2026, 18:10 UTC
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